Join the Cox family legacy

Jesse H. and Beulah Chanley Cox had a vision for Indiana University: that it should always serve as an academic haven for Indiana’s hardest-working residents.

Funded by the largest gift given to IU ($92 million), the Cox Scholars Program brings their vision to life.

Six different scholarships currently bear the Cox name. If you’re an incoming, transfer, or currently enrolled IU student who maintains solid academic performance while working a part-time job, you might be eligible for a Cox Scholarship!

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"We place students first by ensuring that they are the center of our universe at IU, creating opportunities for them to have experiences that will set them apart from other college graduates."

Pamela WhittenPresident, Indiana University

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Get involved as a Cox Scholar alumni

Celebrate the achievements of Cox Scholar alumni and explore ways to give back to the program on the Cox Alumni page.

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Join us in honoring 20 years of impact

In 2025, we’re marking the 20th anniversary of the Cox Scholars Program—and ensuring the program’s legacy continues to thrive for decades to come. Learn more about supporting the Cox Scholars Program.

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Carrying on a Cox tradition

Jesse Cox was a Hoosier through and through. In his later years, he frequently wore a red IU baseball cap to show his IU pride. In fact, he had an IU baseball cap in every color! Today, new Cox Scholars receive a red baseball cap to help ensure that Jesse’s spirit of generosity lives on.

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